Project Management
Resume:
Resume of Makarand M. Kulkarni
Makarand M. Kulkarni
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Objective: I seek a position of IT Architect in application and infrastructure where I could
use my 15+ years experience in IT industry as well as leading, managing and
interpersonal skills should help me to contribute in the growth of organization.
Software
Skills: SOA Solutions and Architecture, SOA Governance, Cloud computing model
WebSphere Application Server 2.x/3.5.x/4.x/ 5.x/ 6.x/ 7.x working on 8.0 line
items(Base and ND), WebSphere Virtual Enterprise 5.x/6.x, WebSphere Cloud
Burst/Cloud Computing Model, WebSphere Extreme Scale (Object Grid),
WebSphere Compute Grid and Tivoli Monitoring tools, IBM DB2, MQ,
WebSphere Portal Server, WebSphere Process Server, WebSphere Service Registry
and Repository WebSphere Enterprise Service Bus, WebSphere MQ, MQ Series,
ILog
J2EE/JEE5, Wsadmin/Jacl/Jython, Web Services/REST, CORBA, C++, C
Web Logic Application Server, JBoss, and Apache/iPlanet/IIS Web Servers
Rational development tools, RAD, RSA. Spring framework on WebSphere middleware,
IBM, SUN, HP-UX, RHEL, SuSe Linux platforms,
LDAP and other security registries
Worked on compete development life cycle in various platforms as a project/team lead
and member.
Professional
Experience:
Over 15 years of experience in IT Industry in Leading Architecture, Development,
testing and application infrastructure management. Having more than 10 years
experience in IBM WebSphere Product Development, Solutions Architecture and
Technical Sales Distribution management, software development, consulting &
managing mainly working with customers and has better customer relationship.
Worked on distributed environments like JEE5/J2EE, CORBA, WebSphere,
WebLogic, JBoss, Open Standards, Object oriented programming, client/server
and mainframes.
IBM
Experience: More than 10+ years of IBM WebSphere family product experience dealing with
customers at IBM on-site and remote in pre and post sales and has excellent
customer relationship worldwide.
Working in Great Lakes Business Unit, IBM Americas – Senior Software
Lead IT Specialist
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Resume of Makarand M. Kulkarni
- Led scoping WebSphere middleware infrastructure projects,
architecting and proposing environments, involved in developing
use and test cases with customers on WebSphere environments.
- Led the WebSphere Virtualization technologies using WVE,
VMware and other hypervisors
- Led setting up the complex and large WebSphere multi-tier
environments, migration plans
- Technically led in interfacing business partners and technical
leaders for smoother transition and deploying enterprise business
applications
- Worked on Solutions Assurance and Readiness Plan on various
WebSphere environments
- Provide WebSphere middleware architecture and best practices in
Systems Management, JEE Application management,
SIB/Messaging, Web Services, SOA Governance, and
Virtualization
- Led with the WebSphere systems management projects on
WebSphere clustering, SIB Messaging, Security implementation,
WSADMIN/JACL/JYTHON scripting, deployment model
- Worked and provided best practices on multi-environment with
multi-tier deployment/staging model for WebSphere middleware
based customers
- Led technically Proof of Technology workshops on WebSphere
Application Server 6.0, 6.1, 7.0/WedbSphere Process Server
6.x/WebSphere Service Registry & Repository 6.x/WebSphere
Virtual Enterprise 6.x/WebSphere Extreme Scale 6.x/WebSphere
Compute Grid 6.x in Great Lake Business Unit
- I involved technically in creating new business opportunities and
strategy initiatives for IBM WebSphere product family in my
business unit. I am leading the IBM WebSphere product family
products, working with customers in pre and post sale
engagements.
(2005 – 2010)
Worked in IBM WebSphere Serviceability and Development –SWAT team
as a Senior Software Lead
- Worked on system management, serviceability projects in
developing tools, analysis and writing white papers, and technical
articles on developer works
- Led setting up the larger multi-tier WebSphere infrastructure
environment for system integration/regression testing for the new
features of WebSphere product
- Led evaluation, scoping and architecting middleware
infrastructure solutions, proof-of-concept projects, critical
situation problem determination/Resolution, and WebSphere
Architecture and performance review engagements.
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- Led WebSphere Beta and early program workshops on 3.x, 4.x and
5.x for the customers
- Worked on onsite- workshops on architecture and solutions at
FORD, Comerica, Nation Wide Insurance, Cardinal Health,
Mellon Bank, Key Bank, UPS, SSB/Citi Group, NYSE/SIAC,
Daimler, Chrysler, GM, Fifth Third Bank, Disney World, Lexis
Nexis, Chordiant,
- Led Disney Resort Reservation system on WebSphere/MQ/Caching
solution with Tangasol Coherence
- I worked as a Sr. Technical Lab Advocate for Key Bank, UBS–
Paine Webber, SSB/Citi Group, NYSE proving the WebSphere
platform direction on infrastructure/WebSphere architecture.
(1999 – 2005)
Prior Experience:
Worked as a Sr. Technical Lead Consultant at Computer Sciences Corp,
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Wisconsin Physicians Service, and Sprint Telecom on Java Swings, J2EE,
Jrun, Web Logic, Solaris, and CORBA. Involved in server side
programming on Java/CORBA, analysis, testing with the J2EE App
Client/Java Swings, and production deployment of Internet and Intranet
applications.
(1997-1999)
Worked as Project Sales Engineer on VLSI and PLC Instruction led
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systems at Siemens India Ltd, for western region of India. Worked with
private and government organizations for implementing Siemens
automation products and providing project technical support in India and
Germany
(1994 – 1997)
Awards:
IBM WebSphere Competitive win award - 2009
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IBM VP Award for providing guidance and trusted advisor on WebSphere
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middleware at National City Bank, Netjets, BCMSM, Cardinal Health and
Ford – 2006
Awarded as IBM Certified Software IT Specialist in 2005
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IBM Publication Award in 2004 for publishing the WebSphere technical
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article on Developer Domain public web site.
Awarded IBM STAR team award after successful completion of
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NYSE/SIAC broker booth project completed in a year which IBM won the
business on WebSphere products. – 2002
Multiple IBM Bravo awards for technical leadership and positive team
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member
Outstanding technical achievement “Sprint Excellence Award” at Sprint
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when working on Sprint ION project in 2000
Best Sr. Software Consultant for successful completion of Insurance
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Project at Computer Sciences Corp, Austin, Texas.
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Papers:
Published white paper on Admin Server variables and usage on 3.0.x and
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3.5.x
Published white paper on Optimization of J2EE clients on WebSphere 4.x,
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5.x, 6.x
Published Understanding HTTP Plug-in on WebSphere 5.x
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Whitepaper on WSInstance feature for coexistence on WebSphere 5.x
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Helped on contributing IBM Red Books
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Certifications &
Training:
• WebSphere Application 4.0, 5.0, 6.x
• SOA Solutions Architect
• WebSphere Process Server 6.0.2 Administration Advanced.
Completed Negotiations and Time Management work shop at IBM Global
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Campus
Completed Think Client Value training at IBM
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Completed Leadership course at IBM Global Campus
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Completed project management course at IBM Global Campus
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Presentations:
• Every year participated in WebSphere Inner Circle,
• I Participated in IBM PLTE conferences around the world.
• IBM Partner World – active contributor
• Active presenter and speaker at IBM WebSphere IMPACT and Java One
conferences
Co-presenter with VM Ware on Software and Application Infrastructure
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Virtualization
Active presenter and speaker at WebSphere User Groups in Pittsburgh,
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Cleveland, Columbus, Detroit, Grand Rapids, Cincinnati, Indianapolis
Education
Background:
- Information Technology Management
Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA – 2004
- Post Graduate Diploma in Project Management
Bombay University, India - 1995
- Bachelor of Engineering in Electronics and Telecommunications
Bombay University, Bombay, India- 1994
References:
Will be furnished upon request
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